What is CDS?

Consumer Directed Services allows people who receive services from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to hire and manage the people who provide their services.

The program is the result of Senate Bill 1586, 76th Texas Legislature, which allows a voucher payment option that empowers people to make personal decisions related to the delivery of personal assistance and respite services within their current home and community-based program. Click here to learn more.

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